"This Was Once the Music Capitol of America" French Opera House, at Bourbon and Toulouse streets, built in 1859, destroyed by fire in 1919, the scene of many artistic and social triumphs. For 18 years, New Orleans has been trying to rebuild it, is...

B&W photo, circa 1970s. Preservation hall. 726 St. Peter St. New Orleans, La. Jim Robinson playing trombone. Written on photo: "Oldtime Dixieland Jazz music comes alive at Preservation Hall, New Orleans, LA. Jazz buffs from all over the world are...

B&W photo, circa 1970s. Preservation hall. 726 St. Peter St. New Orleans, La. Jim Robinson playing trombone. Written on photo: "Oldtime Dixieland Jazz music comes alive at Preservation Hall, New Orleans, LA. Jazz buffs from all over the world are...